Whenever we fall ill, we go to the doctor so that he can give us some medicine that we can take and get cured. But many times a person suffers from some serious illness, due to which he has to be admitted to the hospital, and then a lot of money is spent on the treatment. But it is very difficult for everyone to bear this expense. Therefore, for the needy and poor class of people, the Central Government started the Ayushman Bharat Scheme, the benefits of which are being availed by a large number of people at present. In this, Ayushman cards are made for eligible people, with the help of which the cardholder can get free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh in the listed hospitals. In such a situation, if you also want to join this Ayushman scheme, then first you have to know your eligibility and after that, you can apply if you are eligible. You can know about this further...
Method to check eligibility:-
Step 1
If you also want to avail free treatment, you will have to check your eligibility first.
For this, you have to first go to the official website pmjay.gov.in
Then here you will see the option of 'Am I Eligible', click on it.
Step 2
After this, log in by filling mobile number, OTP, and other things.
Then select your state from the first of the two options that appear.
Whereas, fill in your mobile number and ration card number in the second
By doing this you will get information about your eligibility.
If you are eligible, you can apply like this:-
Step 1
Once you have checked your eligibility and you are eligible, then you can proceed with the application process.
To apply, you have to first go to your nearest public service center.
Meet the concerned officer here and show your documents
Step 2
Then the officer checks your documents and your eligibility
When everything is found fine in the investigation, then the application for an Ayushman card is made.
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